Organic matrix

One of the three major nutrients (along with carbohydrates and fats). It is used by the body for building and repairing tissues. Protein is derived primarily from animal sources…

A group of cells that are specialized to do a certain job and are joined together to form a body structure, such as muscle or kidney.

Surgery to remove the testicles. Usually done to remove a cancerous testicle or to lower testosterone levels and slow or halt the growth of prostate cancer.